Meetings & Conventions: Short Cuts February 1998
February 1998
Short Cuts:
HEALTH BEAT
GET THE RED OUT Dry cabin air, dim reading
lights and frequent climatic changes make flyers prime candidates
for dry eye syndrome. Common signs: red, burning, stinging eyes, or
even weepy, watery eyes. In serious cases, the condition causes eye
pain, impaired vision and sensitivity to light, according to a
recent article in Frequent Flyer, a sister publication to
M&C. If left untreated, it can lead to corneal
scarring or ulceration.
Some eye-saving measures:
Put a drop of artificial tears in each eye every hour or two of
flight.Try to blink often, particularly when reading.Avoid exposure to smog, allergens, smoke or airborne
pollutants.Avoid drying medications, such as antihistamines or diuretics,
and don't drink alcohol.Don't wear contacts in flight; switch to glasses.If redness persists for more than two or three days, consult an
ophthalmologist.
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